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Stephenville City Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 895 Google reviews · Running trail in Stephenville, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Stephenville City Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

PavedRestrooms

City park and campground featuring a pool, baseball fields, walking trails and playgrounds, plus disc golf and water park areas.

What runners say about Stephenville City Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (895 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful evening, Kirby and Murphy bit put on a good show.”

We and my granddaughter drive from Arlington to Stephenville twice a month to get out of the city. Eat at Hard 8, play at the park which has many things to do, feed the ducks, fly a kite, go for a walk and play in the swings and slides.

★★★★★ — Josefina , Feb 2026

Great place. My family and I enjoy the walking paths. My granddaughter loves the playgrounds in the park. We've celebrated her birthday at the park.

★★★★★ — Johnny , Dec 2024

Great town park. Lots to do, I walked the trails. There were bikers, Frisbee golf, a kids' playground, with plenty of parking. (River could use a cleanup project.)

★★★★☆ — Theresa , Jan 2023

Beautiful park. The water was a bit stagnant, but the park has nice bike/ walking trails as well as tennis courts, playground, and very nice swimming pool.

★★★★★ — Tracy , Sep 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Could probably uses a few more trees in areas, especially alomg the eastern portion of the paved trail.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Only downfall, we had to leave because we could not find a restroom, besides the porta potties.”

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Plan your run at Stephenville City Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitestephenvilletx.gov
  • Phone+1 254-918-1295

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Stephenville City Park

800 S Graham Ave, Stephenville, TX 76401

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.